State News Briefs and Obituaries From Nebraska
Teresly related items note a new chicken processing plant at Auburn costing 50 000. The Omaha Symphony plans a March 40 concert at the Auditorium. Beatrice Daily Sun to shift to evening publication soon. Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters conventions set for May 10 and 11 in Columbus. Charles Biskeborn of Scotia dies at Old hospital from blood poisoning after coal injury. resident since 1834. Marie Weeks named to represent Nebraska at Chicago luncheon May 24. January earnings total 216 704, up 21 760 from prior period.
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Grand Lodge of Knights of Pythias
Grand Temple of Pythian Sisters Io
Nebraska
Columbus
Emil Luckey
Knights
Charles Biskeborn
Scotia
Euearly
Greeley County
Old Hospital
Biskeborn
Marie Weeks
Norfolk
Norfolk Press
Nebraska Press Association
McMullen
Chicago
Poultry Tuberculosis Testing Starts in Nebraska
In Silver Creek precinct testing of poultry flocks for tuberculosis begins, claimed to be the first such effort in the United States. Thirty five flocks were tested with infection in nearly every flock ranging 66 to 70 percent. County agent W B Adair notes human risk is low due to cooking, while economic loss drives the move. Dr Leunis Van Es of the state agricultural college supports that infected poultry flocks threaten hogs and economics.
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Silver Creek
United States
W. B. Adair
Mr. Adair
Adair
Leunis van Es
State Agricultural College
Quarantine On Alfalfa Shipments Into Nebraska Enforced
Secretary of Agriculture H J Mc Laughlin ordered a seasonal quarantine against alfalfa and products from western states to Nebraska to stop the alfalfa weevil. The ban covers Utah and several counties in Colorado Oregon Wyoming and Nevada and runs March 1 to November 1 unless extended.
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Lincoln
Nebraska
Secretary of Agriculture
H. J. McLaughlin
Senate
Utah
Moffat, Ouray
Rio Blanco
Routt
Colorado
Union County
Oregon
Albany
Carbon
Goshen, Laramie
Niobrara Counties
Wyoming
Eamerald and
Mineral
Nevada
Platte River Bridge at Duncan Damaged by Ice
Water and ice flowing at the south river bank end of a four foot dirt fill closed the Platte river bridge at Duncan to traffic for several hours. Ice undermined piling, causing both spans to drop but temporary repairs were made. Ice went past the Ilatte and Loup rivers with no flood damage other than the damaged Platte bridge.
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Columbus
Platte River
Duncan
Ilatte
Loup
Duncae
Hatchery Planned Near Bridgeport by Creek Farms Company
Denver capitalist Clyde H K Sweet funds and contracts construction of fish pools near Bridgeport using Pumpkin Creek water and springs. He will improve a large creekside land tract and organize Creek Farms company to manage the development with an expenditure around 35000 dollars.
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Bridgeport
Clyde HK. Sweet
Denver
Creek Farms Company
Madog Scare Not Apted Urand Inlet
A compact notice notes a scare connected to Madog in Urand Inlet, with unclear spelling and names. The item references M. W. Jenkins in association with the incident, presenting it as a local report rather than a broad feature.
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Madog
Urand Inlet
M. W. Jenkins
Radio Mysteries and Sun's Wind Drive Reception
Greenleaf W. Pickard, radio engineer, says weather links to reception and fading may be countered. He notes solar activity affects atmosphere, magnetism, and radio signals and that definite data will lead to explanations.
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Greenleaf W. Pickard
Pickard
Doctor Pickard
Abbott and
Clayton
Earth
Newton Center
United States
Maunder
Simplicity of Radio Tuning Compared to Strings and Harmonics
An illustrated explanation compares radio tuning to violin strings. Loosening strings shows no vibration with piano notes, while tightening a string reveals mutual resonance. The lesson covers harmonics, octave relationships, and how tuning to a shared vibration period enables signal reception and musical tone quality.
Glass Insulators for Winter Use in Ship Radio Installations
Glass insulators protect ship aerials in winter by resisting water and weathering. Their impervious quality reduces radio energy leakage, unlike other insulators that can weaken under snow sleet and continuous rains.
Armour Grain case finds Armour Co liable for co op failure
Arbitrator Edward Eagle Brown rules Armour Grain company fully responsible for about 3 million dollars in losses related to a failed price stabilizing co op. He orders Armour Grain to pay roughly 1 million dollars by May 10 1927 and covers damages and interest, with profits and shares to be distributed among Rosenbaum Grain and allied firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Grain Marketing Company
Armour
Graiin Company
Edward Eagle Brown
Armour-Rosenbaum
Sxperstite
Armour Grain
J. Ogden Armour
Philip D. Armour Sr
Lester
Armour Graf Company
Brown
Armour Grain Company
Arbour
Board of Trade
New Farmer Company
Agricultural Committee
United States Senate
George W. Norrin
Neb
Basil M. Manly
People’s Legislative Association
Manly
Norris
Rosenbaum Grain Corporation
Armour Company
Chicago hospital baby poison deaths shock city
Six babies aged seven to fourteen days died at Columbus Memorial Hospital in Chicago after an acid solution was mistakenly added to their water. Three student nurses faced questioning. one admitted replenishing the water with the deadly solution. The others allegedly allowed occupants to drink it. a nurse prepared the acid earlier and left the kettle unlabeled on a window sill.
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Chicago
Columbus Memorial Hospite
Herman N. Buodesen
Mise Cu
Aileen Cullehan
Irene Schwarts
Miss Cuffs Ortor
Miss Callahan
Miss Cuff
Globe reviews try at seaworthy airship or horse powered craft
A fragmented report notes a test of a vessel described as a seaplane or horse powered craft. The item mentions days ago and a vague cine of the attempt, with limited readable details on location or outcome.
Pure-Bred Sires Winning Favor in U S Agriculture Report
The 1927 progress report on the Better Sire plan shows 1747 participants across states. New centers include Pincrest Maine Breathitt Kentucky and Cascade Montana with Campbell County Kentucky among 100 plus livestock owners. Union County Kentucky led in eradicating grade and scrub bulls, earning certificates and barn signs for using pure bred sires.
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United Stes Department E of Agriculture
Bureau of Animal Industry
United States Department. of Agriculture
Pincataquis
Maine
Breathitt
Kentucky
Cascade
Montana
Campbell County
Gordon B. Nanceta
Union County
United States
United States Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Alsike and Soy Beans Good as Protein Feed
Farmers seek protein hay beyond alfalfa and clover and face soil and cost limits. Alsike clover and soy beans offer viable alternatives for nonacid soils and adaptable yields. Frequent liming helps maintain soil balance and ensures better protein nutrition.
Sudan Grass Proves Excellent Midsummer Pasture
A new Iowa State College bulletin reports 14 years of study on sudan grass. Authors HH D Hughes and F3 Wilkine note heavy forage yields, low seed costs, and dependable midsummer pasture with strong drought and growth resistance. The report highlights suitability for many soils and post corn plantings.
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HH. D. Hughes
F. 3
Wilkine
Iowa Agricultural Experiment
Ames
Iowa
Astate College
Improve Farm Output With Care and Regular Overhaul
Advice on extending farm equipment life through proper care and maintenance. Notes that head lettuce suffers in dry weather and should be sheltered, using frames or glass during mild spells. Discusses soil fertility and the need for proper cultivation.
Tanlac Credited With Restoring Health
A user testimonial claims Tanlac transformed health and energy. Emil G. Jonscher reports personal improvement after using Tanlac, praising its tonic effects and natural ingredients. The ad notes over 52 million bottles sold.
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Emil G. Jonscher
Tenton
Fr Ayede
Tanlac
Alta Natures
Bert
Andy Bete
Teer
Headache Sufferer Praises Carter's Little Liver Pills
Gladys Hollis of Montreal reports years of terrible head pains and relief after using Carter's Little Liver Pills. The remedy claims to ease constipation heartburn drowsiness biliousness nausea indigestion and improve complexion. Sold by druggists in 25c and 75c red packages.
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Gladys Hollis
Montreal
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Hildreth
Grand Island
Walter Aiwinita
Palmer
Ita
Geneva
Jett
Frank ‘W. Sloan
Sudan
Difion
Credite Tanlac
Gledye Hollis
Haarlem
Dave
Rashel Seaney Skeonheg
M. A Wincoln
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